cerebral
Pronunciation: [ˈsɛrəbrəl]
Word
Context: “intellectual”
(adjective) relating to the brain and thinking. When we say something is cerebral, we mean it involves a lot of thinking or intelligence.
Example
She enjoys cerebral conversations about philosophy and science.
Example
The movie was not cerebral at all; it was just a silly comedy without much thought.
Example
Do you like reading cerebral books that make you think deeply?
Context: “medical”
(adjective) related to the brain. This usage often describes issues or functions that have to do with how the brain works.
Example
The doctor explained that his cerebral injury would require a long recovery.
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She did not have any cerebral problems; her health was good.
Example
What are the most common cerebral conditions that doctors treat?
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